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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Notice: Online Interview Workshop

Are you nervous (1)________ online interviews? Do you want to improve your skills and feel more (2)________? Join our Online Interview Workshop and learn how to prepare and succeed!

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn tips to make a great first impression.

• Practice (3)________ common interview questions.

• Improve your speaking skills and body language.

• Get advice on using video tools like Zoom or Teams.

This workshop is perfect for pre-intermediate students who want to feel more comfortable (4)________ English in interviews.

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Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Online (Zoom – link provided after registration)

Cost: Free

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We look forward to seeing you there!

Question 1.
A. with
B. for
C. about
D. in
Đáp án: C

Question 2.
A. creative
B. considerate
C. catchy
D. confident
Đáp án: D

Question 3.
A. answer
B. answering
C. to answer
D. answered
Đáp án: B

Question 4.
A. saying
B. talking
C. telling
D. speaking
Đáp án: D

Question 5.
A. neglect
B. miss
C. skip
D. lose
Đáp án: B

Question 6.
A. over
B. onto
C. at
D. into
Đáp án: A

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Over the past few years, different types of media (7)________ rapidly, each offering unique advantages and drawbacks. Social media has been growing in popularity due to its (8)________ updates and interactive content, making it more dynamic than traditional media. However, it has also been facing issues like cyberbullying and gossip, which can negatively affect users’ (9)________.

Podcasts, while offering more in-depth discussions, pose (10)________ risks than social media, but they are more limited in terms of real-time interaction.

Print media like newspapers and magazines are less (11)________ than digital platforms, but they are still considered more trustworthy and reliable sources of information than many online forums, which have been spreading misinformation.

Each medium has its own strengths and weaknesses, but as (12)________ as traditional media has been, social media provides more immediate, engaging content.

Question 7.
A. are evolving
B. evolve
C. evolved
D. have been evolving
Đáp án: D

Question 8.
A. the-minute-up-to
B. to-the-minute-up
C. up-to-the-minute
D. up-the-minute-to
Đáp án: C

Question 9.
A. self-evaluation
B. self-esteem
C. self-assessment
D. self-estimation
Đáp án: B

Question 10.
A. fewer
B. few
C. least
D. little
Đáp án: A

Question 11.
A. straightforward
B. interactive
C. extra-curricular
D. permanent
Đáp án: B

Question 12.
A. informing
B. information
C. informative
D. inform
Đáp án: C

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 17.
Instagram has become one of the most influential social media platforms in the world, shaping the way people communicate, do business, and express themselves. With millions of users sharing photos and videos daily, the platform offers an opportunity for individuals and businesses to establish a strong online presence and attract engagement, (13)________.

One of the key aspects of Instagram’s success is its visual appeal. The platform is designed to be (14)________, allowing users to scroll effortlessly through posts. However, while it provides entertainment and inspiration, Instagram has also been criticized for promoting unrealistic beauty standards and materialism. Moreover, influencers play a significant role in shaping trends. Many companies (15)________, using popular figures to advertise their products. However, the authenticity of these endorsements is often questioned, as some influencers prioritize financial gain over genuine recommendations.

Another concern is the impact of Instagram on mental health. Constant exposure to curated images can lead to comparison and insecurity. To maintain a healthy relationship with social media, it is important to (16)________, remembering that not everything online reflects reality.

Despite these challenges, Instagram remains a powerful tool for creativity and connection. If used wisely, it can (17)________, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Question 13.
A. creating content that attracts followers and builds engagement.
B. created content that attracts followers and builds engagement.
C. having creating content that attracts followers and builds engagement.
D. creates content that attracts followers and builds engagement.
Đáp án: A

Question 14.
A. simple navigate and easy on the eye
B. easy and simple on the eye to navigate
C. easy on the eye and simple to navigate
D. simple to navigate on the eye easily
Đáp án: C

Question 15.
A. rely on sponsored content to marketing their products
B. rely on sponsored content to market their products
C. their products being marketed by relying on sponsored content
D. market their products rely on sponsored content
Đáp án: B

Question 16.
A. be mindful the difference between social media and reality
B. mindfulness of the difference between social media and reality
C. the difference between social media and reality being mindful
D. be mindful of the difference between social media and reality
Đáp án: D

Question 17.
A. career opportunities and global networking should be opened
B. doors should be opened to career opportunities and global networking
C. open doors to career opportunities and global networking
D. open doors in career opportunities and global networking
Đáp án: C

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions from 18 to 25.
Creating a good CV is very important when applying for a job. It is your opportunity to show why you are the best candidate. Here’s a guide to what to include and what to avoid in your CV.

Start by adding your name, address and contact information at the top so that employers can easily get in touch with you. Avoid including personal information such as your age, marital status, race, or religion to prevent your application being rejected because of bias in hiring process.

List your education and qualifications. You can do this in date order or start with the most recent information because that will be your highest qualification. Most jobs have minimum education requirements, so it is important to highlight your qualifications right away. Give details of your work experience – jobs you have done, whether full-time jobs, part-time jobs or voluntary jobs. You should only include jobs which are important for the one you are applying for.

Provide names of people who can support your application, for example, a teacher from your school, the boss from your previous company or the manager of a local youth club which you go to. They can confirm your qualifications and reliability.

Keep your CV clear and relevant to help employers see easily how you will fit into the job. Choose a clear and simple format. Do not try to do clever things, for example with coloured letters. Check your CV for mistakes before you send it. Mistakes can be seen as a sign of your carelessness, or suggest you don’t have strong language skill. The best thing is to get a friend to check it over for you.

Question 18: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A. All the jobs you have done are important to the job you are applying for.
B. Include only the jobs that are relevant to the position you are seeking.
C. It is not recommended to list all the jobs that you have done.
D. It is advisable to include all the jobs you are applying for.
Đáp án: B

Question 19: The word rejected in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.
A. accepted
B. dealt with
C. support
D. applied
Đáp án: A

Question 20: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the information you should include at the top of a CV.
A. address
B. marital status
C. name
D. phone number
Đáp án: B

Question 21: In which paragraph does the writer mention references to support your application?
A. Paragraph 2
B. Paragraph 3
C. Paragraph 4
D. Paragraph 1
Đáp án: C

Question 22: The word it in paragraph 5 refers to ________.
A. your carelessness
B. the formats
C. your CV
D. your language skill
Đáp án: C

Question 23: In which paragraph does the writer suggest the revision of your CV?
A. Paragraph 5
B. Paragraph 4
C. Paragraph 2
D. Paragraph 3
Đáp án: A

Question 24: The word relevant in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by ________.
A. applicable
B. flexible
C. comprehensible
D. reliable
Đáp án: A

Question 25: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. You have to list your highest qualification first in the education section.
B. Your qualifications and reliability can be confirmed by a teacher from your former school.
C. Including personal details such as age, marital status, and religion can strengthen your application.
D. Spelling mistakes in your CV will disqualify you from some jobs.
Đáp án: B

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions from 26 to 35.
The history of the media is an exciting story about how we have been sharing information since the beginning of civilization and how it has been continuously developing throughout history. Here are some key moments in this development.

Around 1440, Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press, which was a major breakthrough in media history. This machine made it possible to print many books and newspapers quickly, spreading information to more people [I].

The first regular newspaper started in Strasbourg, in modern-day Germany, in 1605. It was published by Johann Carolus, and it marked the beginning of the newspaper industry, which is still a key part of media today [II].

A man called Samuel Morse invented the telegraph in 1837. This invention took advantage of the recent discovery of how to control electricity, and it allowed messages to be transmitted quickly over long distances, for example, between stations on a railway line or between police forces. People could reply immediately if they knew the code, which was also invented by Morse. In 1844, Morse sent the first message from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, and that was the beginning of instant communication [III].

The Westinghouse Electric Company set up the first commercial radio station, KDKA, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its first broadcast was made on November 2, 1920, and it was the result of the U.S. presidential election [IV]. As the ownership of radios spread, the devices gradually became the most popular way to get news and entertainment, eventually reaching listeners all over the world.

Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, introduced the World Wide Web in 1991, changing the Internet from a tool for the army, navy, and air force, into a powerful way for everyone to share information, communicate, and do business. The Web made the internet easy for everyone to use, dramatically changing how we access media of nearly every type.

Question 26: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 6?
A. Only people from the armed forces could access the World Wide Web at first.
B. The internet existed before 1991.
C. Berners-Lee invented the internet before the World Wide Web.
D. The internet was originally intended as a business tool.
Đáp án: B

Question 27: The word transmitted in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ________.
A. understood
B. written
C. received
D. sent
Đáp án: D

Question 28: Where in the passage does the following clause best fit?

“, although most people in the world could not read at that time”
A. [II]
B. [I]
C. [IV]
D. [III]
Đáp án: B

Question 29: What is the best heading for paragraph 4?
A. The first long-distanced message
B. The birth of instant communication
C. The principle behind the telegraph
D. The man who invented the telegraph
Đáp án: B

Question 30: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?
A. More people owned radios, making them the leading source of news and entertainment with a global audience.
B. When radios became the primary source of news and entertainment, they were owned and listened to by people around the globe.
C. Owning the radios was the only way listeners all over the world can get news and entertainment.
D. Since listening to the radios was the most common way to be informed and entertained, people in different countries started to buy them more.
Đáp án: A

Question 31: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. A key part of media today begins with the first regular newspaper published by Carolus.
B. Media history shows how radio and the internet replaced all earlier forms of communication.
C. Media history spans from Gutenberg’s printing press to the transformative World Wide Web.
D. A tool for the armed forces can be turned into a powerful method of communication for civilians.
Đáp án: C

Question 32: The word which in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. the beginning
B. the newspaper industry
C. the media
D. the first regular newspaper
Đáp án: B

Question 33: The word powerful in paragraph 6 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.
A. influential
B. exhausted
C. impressive
D. ineffective
Đáp án: D

Question 34: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The first radio broadcast was for entertainment purpose.
B. Newspapers started to be published regularly in the 16th century.
C. People could not communicate instantly over long distances until the 19th century.
D. The Internet was invented by a British scientist.
Đáp án: C

Question 35: Which person or organization in the text could be linked with today’s text messaging technology?
A. Gutenberg
B. Morse
C. The Westinghouse Electric company
D. Carolus
Đáp án: B

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful text in each of the following questions.

Question 36: Choose the correct answer.

a. In the past, employers looked for people who had the right degree to do the job.

b. If they can’t, they probably won’t stay employed whatever their qualifications and experience are.

c. Therefore, the key quality for employees is that they can adapt to the changes in their jobs?

d. However, the world is changing so fast now that what you learn at university is out of date by the time you start doing a real job.

e. What is the most important quality for an employee to possess these days?
A. e – c – b – a – d
B. a – e – c – d – b
C. e – a – d – c – b
D. a – d – c – b – e
Đáp án: C

Question 37: Choose the correct answer.

Dear Amy,

a. I’ve got all the right certificates, which they said were essential in the job advertisement.

b. So, could you give me some advice on preparing for the job interview?

c. I’m worried that they will notice that and ask me difficult questions.

d. But I haven’t had much work experience that is relevant to the job.

e. I’ve got a job interview tomorrow and I’m really worried about it.

Hope to hear from you.

Tony
A. b – c – a – d – e
B. e – a – d – c – b
C. d – b – c – e – a
D. b – a – c – e – d
Đáp án: B

Question 38: Choose the correct answer.

a. But isn’t it all fake news there?

b. I mostly get information about what’s going on from the internet.

c. What source do you get the news from?

d. Good point! But newspapers, radio or television are more reliable to me.

e. Maybe, but I never just read one version, and two or three sites often have the same story.
A. c – b – a – e – d
B. d – e – a – c – b
C. a – d – c – b – e
D. c – e – a – b – d
Đáp án: A

Question 39: Choose the correct answer.

a. After I got my university degree, I was lucky enough to land a job as a software developer at a well-known IT company.

b. Since I was a child, I’ve always enjoyed exploring the amazing things I could do with computers.

c. Now, I’m able to do what I love—something I’ve been doing for years as a hobby—and earn a great salary doing it.

d. After finishing high school, I went to university and completed a course in software development.

e. The course helped me sharpen my technical skills and enhance my ability to solve problems.
A. d – e – a – b – c
B. c – b – d – a – e
C. b – d – e – a – c
D. b – a – d – c – e
Đáp án: C

Question 40: Choose the correct answer.

a. Really? Are you joking?

b. It’s an article which says that over 50% teenagers get their news on social media.

c. What are you reading?
A. a – b – c
B. a – c – b
C. c – b – a
D. c – a – b
Đáp án: C